La Tavola

The chicken parmigiano is superb! The pasta sauce was so delicious and had subtle cheese flavor. The chicken tasted very clean. The bolognese was also very good. I loved how thinly they cut the pasta. It didn't feel heavy to consume. The garlic crostini was good--you're not missing out if you don't get it though. Attentive and friendly service and nice ambiance. I was surprised how family-friendly the place is. Good for casual but nice date nights.

This place is THE BEST Authentic Italian food in the city!!! We went to Italy and came back and still think some of these dishes are better than ones we had in Italy! This is our favorite date night spot, favorite spot to bring a friend or share with anyone who enjoys good food!! This place is adorable inside and out and the customer service is top notch! It's a small family owned feel and we would give here once a month if we could!!

We wanted to try a new restaurant and came here for our anniversary dinner. We were not disappointed. My wife had the spaghetti bolognese and I had the walleye off the specials menu. Both were extremely well prepared. My walleye was on a bed of polenta with a topping of mixed vegetables. Great presentation and tasty. Glad I ordered it. This was a great spot to enjoy dinner where the noise level actually was such that you could carry on a conversation. Friendly staff with attentive service. Our server mad us feel we were his only table.

A rare 5 star from me.Being our first time, we were seated and immediately taken care of and she was on point! Food was amazing! So amazing that we ate half and then swapped plates so the other could enjoy it. There were pictures throughout the small quaint dining area.

The burrata appetizer is an absolute must--so delicious! The gnocchi was a standout favorite at our table, and the short rib ragu was equally incredible. I can't quite remember the name of my dish, but it was a special of the night, and it was fantastic. You truly can't go wrong here! The homemade gelato was also a treat, with flavors that vary each night, but it's definitely worth trying. The prices are also very reasonable for the quality of the food. Servers are always super friendly and knowledgeable.

My first choice for Italian in Columbus. I crave this place weekly. It feels like a farm to table concept as they update the menu nightly in every effort to provide seasonal, high quality ingredients. My favorite menu item is the chicken parmesan! The pasta that accompanies the chicken cutlet is a butter and parmesan situation that is the simplest example of deliciousness. Fresh baked bread and olive oil are complementary.The seasonal salads are divine! There's no more than 15 tables and I highly recommend you have a reservation. You can see the kitchen hustle and bustle from any table, almost feels like you're at Nonna's house for Sunday dinner.

We enjoyed La Tavola last night and while the service was a-mazing, the actual delivery of the food was just okay. It's cozy and cute inside with a mixed bag of customers, which I appreciated, but it was a bit disappointing about the pasta. The lemon tart wasn't remarkable. I also had the beet and ricotta, which was delicious in a creamy-almost-yogurt way. The serving was smaller but I didn't mind. Again, the service was great - I wasn't sure which wine to have and our server was more than happy to offer samples of different bottles.

La Tavola appears to be renovated since we last came here. The newer ambiance is quite nice -- still gives a family restaurant vibe, but looks brighter and nicer.The service is friendly. Now regarding the food: The focaccia bread they served was excellent. For starters we ordered the beets with ricotta -- was outstanding. For our main dishes, we ordered the fettuccine special and the pasta bolognese. Both pastas were handmade and cooked well. However, while the fettuccine was quite good, the pasta bolognese was extremely salty. That was very disappointing. For dessert, the cannoli was very tasty --- the homemade filling was outstanding. Overall, lots of hits but one very big miss.

My entree of mushroom & pancetta gnocchi was to die for, I was making embarrassing noises the entire meal. I also enjoyed the recommended wine for the special! Delicious pairing so I know they know what they're doing. Great service as well from Randy, I wasn't rushed and enjoyed a pleasant night. I'll be back again!

I can't believe I haven't written a review of La Tavola yet! I'm going to make a bold statement. After living in Columbus for almost ten years, I think this is my favorite restaurant in the city. We've been here for many birthdays and special events and will continue to come back for many more.La Tavola is very small and intimate, so be sure to make a reservation! I simply cannot say enough good things about the food - it truly is as good as the Italian food I ate while I was in Italy. My fiancé and I order the beef bolognese to share without question every single time, and we usually also try to find a pasta on their daily rotating menu to share as well just to try something new. But the beef bolognese is an absolute non-negotiable, it's one of the best things I have ever eaten. If I had to choose my last meal before I die I think that might be it. Please go to La Tavola and try it so you can understand my obsession! :) Outside of the bolognese, I have had some absolutely sensational gnocchi at La Tavola as well as some seafood inspired pastas. They also have fantastic cocktails (one of the best dirty martinis I've had in Columbus) and a great selection of Italian wines. I love this place so freaking much and can't wait until the next time I come back again!